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direct way to reach his customers, after once trying the plan of 
exhibiting, remains as a permanent exhibitor as long as he cares 
to develop this kind of market. One will find it difficult to show 
his product and explain his methods to as many people in any 
other way. The premiums offered are usually sufficient to pay 
the expenses incurred by the exhibitor. 
Fancy Packages.—One of the very best advertisements for 
the honey producer is an attractive package decidedly different 
from those for sale in the general market. The use of paper 
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Fig. 131. a! carton the best retail package for section honey. 
Fic. 132,—The Hunten tin package. 
cartons for comb honey offers good opportunities for creating a 
demand for a particular brand. Instead of making use of the 
regular stock carton with the simple addition of the producer’s 
name it is much better to have a special design with a particular 
brand and have the design copyrighted (Fig. 131). 
One of the most attractive packages for comb honey ever 
placed on the market was put out by Paul Huntén, of Colorado. 
Mr. Hunten had a section made of tin instead of the usual wood. 
When this was filled he had a top and bottom to slip on like the 
lid to a tin can and a paper band to go clear around the four 
sides and make the package dust proof. The transparent center 
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